
The Mental Health of Working Mothers: Balancing Careers, Care, and Inner Calm
Introduction She wakes up before the sun. She packs lunches, solves deadlines, dries tears, answers emails, and stretches herself thin in more directions than she can count. The working mother is not just a multitasker — she is a quiet warrior, carrying invisible emotional and mental loads that rarely get acknowledged. In the rush to meet expectations — from society, employers, family, and even herself — the mental health of a working mother often takes the last seat. And yet,




